End gate



G. KOENIG END GATE Filed August 31 1925 oaw Patented den. 12, 1926.

UNi'rED sra'rrs GEORGE KOENIG, 0F LAWLER, IOWA.

- END GATE.

Application filed August 31, 1925; Serial No. 53,581. v I

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, Gnonon KonNIe, a citizen of the United States, residing at Lawler, in the county of Chickasaw and State of Iowa, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in End Gates, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improved end gate for wagons, trucks, and the like, and it has more particular reference to a structure of this kind which may be more specifically designated as a combined end gate and shoveling board.

The principal object is to provide a combination end gate and shoveling board comprising a frame provided with vertical guides in which the gate proper is slidable, to permit the gate to be raised and lowered without disturbing the position of the frame, and there being rods in association with the frame, whereby the latter and gate may be swung downwardly to an inclined position to act as a shoveling board.

Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and drawing.

In the accompanying drawing forming part of this application and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a side view of a device constructed in accordance with the present invention showing the same in normal position in full lines, and in shoveling board position in dotted lines.

Figure 2 is a rear end view of the device.

Figure 3 is a fragmentary top plan view of one end or corner portion thereof.

In carrying out the invention I provide a frame. This frame comprises a pair of uprights 1 connected together by a metal strap 2. The strap simply has upturned ends which are bolted or otherwise fastened to the two uprights as more plainly shown in Figure 2. Fastened to the inner opposed faces of these uprights are channel shaped guides 8. These guides may be, and preferably are, formed integral with the metal strap 2. Then, on the rear side of the structure is a connecting piece 4, and extension ears 5 which are fastened to the upper portions of the uprights as shown in Figure 2. A board or closure 6 is slidable in these guides, and this board constitutes the end gate proper. In this connection I would direct attention to the fact that there is no connecting piece 4 on the inner side of this structure. This, therefore leaves a smooth surface when the device is'swung down to the dotted line position indicated in Figure 1 wherein it serves as a shoveling board. Bolted or riveted to'the inner sides of the uprights as shown plainly in Figure 3 are two sides pieces or wings 7. It will be noted that these sides pieces increase in width from top to bottom, and extend beyond the lower ends of the uprights. This allows them to serve as rests for cooperation with a bolster 8 which extends crosswise of the back of the wagon body 9. Used in connection with the device are duplicate sup porting rods 10 which are pivotally connected at 11 to the side boards of the wagon body. It will be noted that each rod comprises a horizontal portion 12, and a depending portion 13. The lower end of each rod is screw threaded and the intermediate portion is also screw threaded, and a nut 14 is provided for cooperation with the screw threaded portion, the nut having a handle 15. From Figure 3 it will be noted that the two uprights are formed with openings through the suspension rods 10 extend slidably.

In practice, the structure is placed against the end of the wagon body somewhat as indicated in full lines in Figure 1. It is also evident from this figure that the structure is adapted to assume the dotted line position when it is used as a shoveling board. In the first instance the body portion rests upon the cross bolster 8 with the extended ends of the wings projecting below the bolster to aid in holding the device in position. Also the nuts 14 are brought up and engaged with the intermediate screw threaded portion from the suspension rod to maintain the structure in the normal vertical position shown. In using the device as the ordinary end gate, the slide 6 is simply raised up and down in the guides 3. When using the device as a shoveling board, it is allowed to drop down to the inclined dotted line position shown in Figure 1, at which time the nuts 14 are engaged with the free end screw threaded portion of the sus ension rod.

It is believed that a care 1 consideration of the description in connection with the drawing will enable persons skilled in the art to which the invention relates to obtain a clear understanding of the same. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been shown and described, it is to be understood that niinor changes coming Within the field of invention may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described the invention, what.

inner sides of said uprights, a gate slidably mounted in said guides. side pieces carried by said uprights, said side pieces extending downwardly beyond the lower ends of said uprights, suspension rods extending slidably through the openings in the uprights, said suspension rods being adapted to be pivotally mounted upon a Wagon body, and being provided with screw threaded portions, and .nuts cooperable with said screw threaded portions and engageable with said uprights to maintain the structure in a vertical gate forinii'ig position, or in an in clinecl shoveling board forming position.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signa ture.

GEORGE KOENH 

